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Our Top 3 Best Garmin Smart Watches (As Of March 2025) for the U.S., Based On 100s Of Reviews

Here are the top 3 Garmin smart watches followed by a list of their latest models:

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Garmin Fenix 5X

Garmin Fenix 5X

1.2
in.
Display
3.5
oz
of weight
17.5
mm
Thin
9.1Out Of 10
3 Sources
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Second Best
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#2
Our
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9.4/10
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Garmin Forerunner 245

Garmin Forerunner 245

1.2
in.
Display
1.4
oz
of weight
12.2
mm
Thin
9.4Out Of 10
6 Sources
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#3
Our
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9.3/10
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Garmin Approach S42

Garmin Approach S42

1.2
in.
Display
1.5
oz
of weight
11.7
mm
Thin
9.3Out Of 10
4 Sources
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#4
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9.3/10
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Garmin Approach S62

Garmin Approach S62

1.3
in.
Display
2.2
oz
of weight
14.8
mm
Thin
9.3Out Of 10
5 Sources
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The 45 Latest Garmin Fitness Smart Watches (as Of March, 2025)

Garmin Vivoactive 4S

Garmin Vivoactive 4S

1.3
in.
Display
1.4
oz
of weight
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    • 8.8Out Of 10
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    Garmin vivosmart 4

    Garmin vivosmart 4

    0.64
    oz
    of weight
    105
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.5Out Of 10
    3 Sources
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    Garmin Forerunner 30

    Garmin Forerunner 30

    1.28
    in.
    Display
    1.3
    oz
    of weight
    134
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.8Out Of 10
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    Garmin Forerunner 945

    Garmin Forerunner 945

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    1.8
    oz
    of weight
    13.7
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.2Out Of 10
    3 Sources
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    Garmin vívosport

    Garmin vívosport

    0.9
    oz
    of weight
    10.9
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.5Out Of 10
    3 Sources
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    Garmin vívosmart HR

    Garmin vívosmart HR

    1.0
    oz
    of weight
    12.2
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.1Out Of 10
    3 Sources
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    Garmin Fenix 5X

    Garmin Fenix 5X

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    3.5
    oz
    of weight
    17.5
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.1Out Of 10
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    Garmin Lily Sport

    Garmin Lily Sport

    0.8
    oz
    of weight
    34.50
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.9Out Of 10
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    Garmin Instinct Solar

    Garmin Instinct Solar

    1.8
    oz
    of weight
    15.3
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.2Out Of 10
    6 Sources
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    Garmin Approach S62

    Garmin Approach S62

    1.3
    in.
    Display
    2.2
    oz
    of weight
    14.8
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.3Out Of 10
    5 Sources
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    Garmin Approach S40

    Garmin Approach S40

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    1.5
    oz
    of weight
    11.7
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.8Out Of 10
    5 Sources
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    Garmin Forerunner 45S

    Garmin Forerunner 45S

    1.04
    in.
    Display
    1.1
    oz
    of weight
    11.4
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.1Out Of 10
    4 Sources
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    Garmin vivomove 3

    Garmin vivomove 3

    1.63
    oz
    of weight
    11.3
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.7Out Of 10
    5 Sources
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    Garmin Fenix 6

    Garmin Fenix 6

    1.3
    in.
    Display
    2.8
    oz
    of weight
    14.7
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.3Out Of 10
    4 Sources
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    Garmin Forerunner 245

    Garmin Forerunner 245

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    1.4
    oz
    of weight
    12.2
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.4Out Of 10
    6 Sources
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    Garmin Swim 2

    Garmin Swim 2

    1.04
    in.
    Display
    1.3
    oz
    of weight
    11.4
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.8Out Of 10
    4 Sources
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    Garmin Vivoactive 4

    Garmin Vivoactive 4

    1.3
    in.
    Display
    1.8
    oz
    of weight
    12.8
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.9Out Of 10
    6 Sources
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    Garmin Venu

    Garmin Venu

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    1.6
    oz
    of weight
    12.4
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.1Out Of 10
    7 Sources
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    Garmin fenix 5 Plus

    Garmin fenix 5 Plus

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    3.04
    oz
    of weight
    17.5
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9Out Of 10
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    Garmin vivofit jr. 2

    Garmin vivofit jr. 2

    0.61
    in.
    Display
    0.6
    oz
    of weight
    40.6
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.2Out Of 10
    4 Sources
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    Garmin Forerunner 645

    Garmin Forerunner 645

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    2.32
    oz
    of weight
    12.70
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.7Out Of 10
    4 Sources
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    Garmin Vivoactive 3

    Garmin Vivoactive 3

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    1.52
    oz
    of weight
    43.2
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9Out Of 10
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    Garmin Vivomove

    Garmin Vivomove

    1.14
    in.
    Display
    1.44
    oz
    of weight
    11.60
    mm
    Thin
    7200
    min
    Usage Time
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    • 8.6Out Of 10
    7 Sources
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    Garmin Forerunner 935

    Garmin Forerunner 935

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    1.73
    oz
    of weight
    13.9
    mm
    Thin
    20160
    min
    Usage Time
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    • 9.5Out Of 10
    5 Sources
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    Garmin Approach X40

    Garmin Approach X40

    1.18
    in.
    Display
    1.1
    oz
    of weight
    12.7
    mm
    Thin
    7200
    min
    Usage Time
     The slimmest Garmin Approach smartwatch model at only 0.83-inches wide, tracking activities through an array of sensors like its accelerometer, GPS receiver, optical HRM, fitting everything inside a 5-ATM waterproof chassis with a mineral glass display-protection.
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    • 8.3Out Of 10
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    Garmin Forerunner 735XT

    Garmin Forerunner 735XT

    1.23
    in.
    Display
    1.4
    oz
    of weight
    11.9
    mm
    Thin
    15840
    min
    Usage Time
     Garmin's fitness smartwatch aiming to please duathletes/triathletes, tracking brick workouts like running/cycling/swimming, holding a 5-ATM water protection, and a 14-hour continuous heart rate monitoring and GPS-tracking battery life.
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    • 9.4Out Of 10
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    Garmin S20

    Garmin S20

    1.62
    in.
    Display
    1.5
    oz
    of weight
    10.2
    mm
    Thin
    80640
    min
    Usage Time
     A 5-ATM waterproof GPS-ready Garmin smartwatch prepared to guide you through a round of Golf, storing more than 40000 pre-installed course maps, lasting up to eight weeks on a single charge, but offering only a 128 x 128 resolution.
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    • 9.2Out Of 10
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    Garmin Tactix Bravo

    Garmin Tactix Bravo

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    3.09
    oz
    of weight
    300
    mAh
    Battery
    15.2
    mm
    Thin
     A tactical-geared smartwatch with Jumpmaster skydiving activity-tracking, bearing a night-vision-compatible 1.2-inch transflective MIP screen, a sapphire display cover, and a 10-ATM waterproof PVD-coated stainless steel construction.
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    • 8.7Out Of 10
    4 Sources
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    Garmin Quatix 3

    Garmin Quatix 3

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    3.0
    oz
    of weight
    300
    mAh
    Battery
    15.2
    mm
    Thin
     Garmin's sea-worthy smartwatch capable of tracking marine activities like sailing, fishing, and swimming, parading a 10-ATM water protection, a sapphire covered screen, and a 300mAh lithium-ion battery good for up to six weeks of usage time.
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    • 6.7Out Of 10
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    Garmin Vivoactive HR

    Garmin Vivoactive HR

    1.13
    in.
    Display
    1.7
    oz
    of weight
    11.4
    mm
    Thin
    11520
    min
    Usage Time
     The Vivoactive HR trumps its regular model with a built-in optical HRM (heart rate monitor), supplies an 8-day battery life (GPS turned off), and claims a 5-ATM waterproof as well as shock-resistant frame.
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    • 8.2Out Of 10
    5 Sources
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    Garmin Forerunner 230

    Garmin Forerunner 230

    1.23
    in.
    Display
    1.4
    oz
    of weight
    11.7
    mm
    Thin
    50400
    min
    Usage Time
     An outdoor-geared smartwatch from Garmin wearing a 5-ATM waterproof construction, a scratch-resistant mineral glass display cover, an optical HRM sensor, and keeping a lithium-ion battery with a 16-hour lifespan when full GPS-tracking is activated.
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    • 9.1Out Of 10
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    Garmin Forerunner 630

    Garmin Forerunner 630

    1.23
    in.
    Display
    1.6
    oz
    of weight
    11.7
    mm
    Thin
    40320
    min
    Usage Time
     This 5-ATM waterproof smartwatch boasts a 16-hour usage time with GPS-tracking, tracks most activities through its built-in accelerometer, but unfortunately lacks an on-board optical HRM, which is even included by other cheaper smartwatch models.
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    • 8.7Out Of 10
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    Garmin Forerunner 235

    Garmin Forerunner 235

    1.23
    in.
    Display
    1.5
    oz
    of weight
    11.7
    mm
    Thin
    12960
    min
    Usage Time
     Although it borders along the top-shelf price spectrum, this GPS-equipped smartwatch tries to justify its cost with a 5-ATM water protection, a built-in pulse rate sensor, and a 9-day lifespan on a single charge (GPS function turned off).
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    • 9.1Out Of 10
    7 Sources
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    Garmin Forerunner 25 Women

    Garmin Forerunner 25 Women

    1.07
    in.
    Display
    1.1
    oz
    of weight
    14
    mm
    Thin
    80640
    min
    Usage Time
     The women's version of Garmin's Forerunner 25 smartwatch, whose smaller body and lighter weight comes at the expense of battery life, which is reduced from 10 weeks into an 8-week capacity on the women's verison (GPS tracking turned off).
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    • 8.9Out Of 10
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    Garmin Forerunner 25

    Garmin Forerunner 25

    1.66
    in.
    Display
    1.4
    oz
    of weight
    14
    mm
    Thin
     Just like other Garmin smartwatches, an on-board GPS receiver, a mineral glass display cover, a 5-ATM protected construction, and bluetooth 4.0 connectivity showcase the Garmin Forerunner 25's relevant details.
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    • 8.9Out Of 10
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    Garmin Epix

    Garmin Epix

    1.4
    in.
    Display
    3.0
    oz
    of weight
    17.8
    mm
    Thin
    161280
    min
    Usage Time
     Hidden inside this Map-friendly smartwatch's PVD-coated metal body are Garmin's EXO antenna technology, an 8GB internal storage that accepts various map formats like TOPO 24K, BirdsEye Satellite, BlueChart g2.
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    • 8.3Out Of 10
    3 Sources
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    Garmin Vivoactive

    Garmin Vivoactive

    1.13
    in.
    Display
    1.34
    oz
    of weight
    8.1
    mm
    Thin
    30240
    min
    Usage Time
     Garmin's activity-oriented smartwatch with a 5-ATM water-protection, allocating an estimated 3-week battery life with GPS-turned off, but strangely lacking a built-in heart rate sensor, which is commonly found on most fitness-centric smartwatches.
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    • 8.5Out Of 10
    5 Sources
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    Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire

    Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    4.8
    oz
    of weight
    300
    mAh
    Battery
    15.2
    mm
    Thin
     Garmin's higher-priced Fenix 3 smartwatch model, boasting a domed-sapphire screen cover, introducing a rose gold and titanium version, but carrying the same 10-ATM waterproof body, 32MB memory, and 6-week battery life as its regular variant.
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    • 9.1Out Of 10
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    Garmin Fenix 3

    Garmin Fenix 3

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    2.9
    oz
    of weight
    300
    mAh
    Battery
    16
    mm
    Thin
     A battery-optimized GPS-enabled smartwatch from Garmin, delivering a 6-week usage time with GPS turned off, trickling down the 20-hour range when activating GPS-tracking, and fearlessly strutting with an up to 10-ATM water protection.
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    • 9.2Out Of 10
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    Garmin Forerunner 225

    Garmin Forerunner 225

    1
    in.
    Display
    1.9
    oz
    of weight
    15.2
    mm
    Thin
    40320
    min
    Usage Time
     A fitness-ready smartwatch with a built-in HRM and GPS, continually monitoring heart rate and sleeping patterns, warding damage through a mineral glass display cover with a 5-ATM water-tight body, and a 10-hour usage time with full-GPS tracking.
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    Garmin Forerunner 920XT

    Garmin Forerunner 920XT

    1.85
    in.
    Display
    2.1
    oz
    of weight
    12.7
    mm
    Thin
    172800
    min
    Usage Time
     A sporty smartwach from Garmin, showcasing a 4-month battery life and multi-sport activity tracking and resistance to water or impacts through its mineral glass display cover and 5-ATM water protection.
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    • --Out Of 10
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    Garmin Approach S6

    Garmin Approach S6

    1.0
    in.
    Display
    1.6
    oz
    of weight
    14.2
    mm
    Thin
    201600
    min
    Usage Time
     This golf-tracking smartwatch stores around 40000 course maps, measures the user's swing strength, and throws in a 200-week battery life as well as a 5-ATM water protection.
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    • --Out Of 10
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    Garmin D2 Bravo

    Garmin D2 Bravo

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    5.4
    oz
    of weight
    15.2
    mm
    Thin
    6048020160
    min
    Usage Time
     This aviation-ready smartwatch showcases a built-in airport database with dedicated navigation buttons, a built-in barometric-altimeter, logs up to 1000 locations, and lasts around 20 hours in GPS flight mode (16 hours for titanium version).
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    Garmin Forerunner 620

    Garmin Forerunner 620

    1
    in.
    Display
    12.7
    mm
    Thin
    60480
    min
    Usage Time
     a smartwatch for running and other outdoor activities, sharing an accelerometer and GPS receiver combo to track movement and location, yielding an average 10-hour GPS-active usage (but an exceptional 6-week life with the GPS off), and using a magnetic charge port to stay 5-ATM waterproof.
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    Garmin S4

    Garmin S4

    1
    in.
    Display
    2.06
    oz
    of weight
    14.7
    mm
    Thin
    60480
    min
    Usage Time
     A golf-centered smartwatch from Garmin, somehow sporting a lower 1-ATM water protection (5-ATM for many other models), limiting its activitytracking to golf only, and giving users an estimated 10-hour usage time on GPS-tracking mode.
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    Garmin tactix Delta

    Garmin tactix Delta

    1.4
    in.
    Display
    3.4
    oz
    of weight
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    • 9.4Out Of 10
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    Garmin Legacy Hero

    Garmin Legacy Hero

    1.3
    in.
    Display
    1.8
    oz
    of weight
    12.8
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.2Out Of 10
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    Garmin Venu Sq

    Garmin Venu Sq

    1.3
    in.
    Display
    1.3
    oz
    of weight
    11.5
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.9Out Of 10
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    Garmin Approach S42

    Garmin Approach S42

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    1.5
    oz
    of weight
    11.7
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.3Out Of 10
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    Garmin D2 Air

    Garmin D2 Air

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    1.6
    oz
    of weight
    12.4
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.8Out Of 10
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    Garmin Descent Mk2i

    Garmin Descent Mk2i

    1.4
    in.
    Display
    3.7
    oz
    of weight
    17.8
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.5Out Of 10
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    Garmin D2 Delta PX

    Garmin D2 Delta PX

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    3.1
    oz
    of weight
    17.5
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.9Out Of 10
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    Garmin Legacy Saga

    Garmin Legacy Saga

    1.3
    in.
    Display
    1.8
    oz
    of weight
    12.8
    mm
    Thin
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    • 8.8Out Of 10
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    Garmin Approach S10

    Garmin Approach S10

    1.2
    in.
    Display
    1.23
    oz
    of weight
    11.3
    mm
    Thin
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    • 9.1Out Of 10
    4 Sources
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